Welcome to the 25th meeting of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, this Tuesday, October 26, 2010.
We're here pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) for a study on emerging and digital media: opportunities and challenges.
We have in front of us this afternoon witnesses from three organizations: from Telus Communications, Mr. Hennessy, senior vice-president of regulatory and government affairs; from the University of Waterloo, Professor Coates, professor of history and dean of arts, and Mr. Wilson, strategic adviser to the university; and from the Canadian Library Association, we have Madam Moore, who is the executive director of that association.
Welcome to all of you.
We'll begin with an opening statement from Mr. Hennessy.